13 Article 11 Solemn Declaration 1. After the first election, the Judges shall, at the first session of the Court and in the presence of the Chairperson of the Assembly, make a Solemn Declaration as follows: “ Ls ssssssssss09299999009900097 DO SOlemnly swear (or affirm or declare) that | shall faithfully exercise the duties of my office as Judge of the African Court of Justice and Human Rights of the African Union impartially and conscientiously, without fear or favour, affection or ill will and that | will preserve the integrity of the Court. b _ i2: The Chairperson of the Assembly or his/her duly authorized representative shall administer the Solemn Declaration. 3. Subsequently, the Solemn Declaration shall be made before the President of the Court. Article 12 Independence 41. The independence international law. 2: of the judges shall be fully ensured in accordance with The Court shall act impartially, fairly and justly. 3. In performance of the judicial functions and duties, the Court and its Judges shall not be subject to the direction or control of any person or body. Article 13 Conflict of Interest fh Functions of a Judge are incompatible with all other activities, which infringe on the need for independence or impartiality of the judicial profession. of doubt, the Court shall decide. might In case 2. A Judge shall not exercise the function of agent, or counsel, or lawyer in any case before the Court. Article 14 Conditions Governing the Participation of Members in the Settlement of a Specific Case 4s Where a particular judge feels he/she has a conflicting interest in a particular case, he/she shall so declare. In any event, he/she shall not participate in the settlement of a case for which he/she was previously involved as agent, counsel or lawyer of one of